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Android 17 beta update brings cross-device continuity feature: How it works

Android 17 beta 1 update introduces Handoff, a cross-device continuity feature that lets users move app activities between nearby devices with system-level support

Apple's iOS 27 may bring minor changes, improved battery life: Report

Instead of major design overhauls, iOS 27 may focus on stability upgrades, app optimisation, and improved battery life through subtle enhancements

AI will augment human capabilities, not replace jobs: Blue Machines AI COO

Artificial Intelligence will be a force for good and augment human capabilities, according to Kshitij Jain, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Blue Machines AI, which recently grabbed national attention for a live AI-versus-human debate on primetime broadcast. Blue Machines AI was in the spotlight after engaging in a live, unscripted, hour-long AI-versus-human debate on national television, a feat it says helped showcase real-time enterprise voice AI capabilities. Speaking on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, Jain told PTI that India has grown "leaps and bounds" in adopting as well as building AI technologies. "The summit is great example of all large companies congregating here to see what India has done in AI. We are huge believers in the India story, and in building in India for the world," Jain told PTI. Blue Machines, he said, is focused on building cutting-edge technology and deploying voice AI agents across enterprises. "Some of largest enterprises in India are using us.

India leads in making AI affordable, accessible, and scalable: USISPF chief

New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): As New Delhi brings together industry giants from across the world to the one of the biggest gatherings on Artificial intelligence, the US- India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has arrived with the largest US delegation. President & Chief Executive Officer, Mukesh Aghi underlined the critical importance of India to American companies from AI perspective and as a leader in leveraging tech to provide digital infrastructure with citizens, not only just from a payment perspective.In an exclusive interview to ANI, Mukesh Aghi, said, "From a strategic partnership perspective between US and India, this event is very important because when you look at some of the leaders in AI in the US are Indian Americans, and to be able to bring in 100 plus global leaders from US into India, that sends a very strong message that India is very critical to US companies and also from an AI perspective".He added, "India has taken a very strong lead in trying to

AI transforming entire industrial value chain: Rockwell Automation's MD

Sawhney noted the need to explore how AI adoption across sectors and MSMEs is driving measurable gains in throughput, reduced downtime, improved yield, and smarter decision-making

Apple goes colourful as budget MacBooks may come in yellow, pink: Report

Reportedly, Apple's entry-level MacBook may debut in new colours, marking a shift from the muted tones usually seen in the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lineup

Google rolls out Android 17 beta 1 update: What's new, and eligible devices

Google has begun rolling out Android 17 Beta 1 to eligible Pixel devices, introducing large screen adaptivity changes, security upgrades, and performance improvements

India at forefront of AI transformation, says PM Modi as summit begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation and its strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility. His remarks came on a day when he is set to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam here. The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16-20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam. In a post on X, Modi said, "Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. I warmly welcome world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the world for this Summit." The theme of the summit is "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" or welfare for all, happiness for all, reflecting our shared commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence for human-centric progress, he said. Modi pointed out that AI today is transforming several ...

Small & smart: The Indian way in AI balances local needs, global ambition

Country's startups are carving a unique path by prioritising local, application-led innovation over the global pursuit of scale

India entering new industrial era driven by AI, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines the nation's global ambi­tions in AI

StatsGuru: AI companies seek footing in India, need funding boost

The number of AI companies founded in India increased from 67 in 2016 to 197 in 2025

India well-positioned to capitalise on AI markets: Birmingham & Ohrie

Since the time we changed the operating model, we have plugged India directly into the strategy. The squads here are equally as capable as the ones in North America, says Birmingham

AI adoption is reshaping hiring priorities across Indian firms: Study

Roles commonly perceived as most exposed to AI, such as software developers and database administrators, are also among those experiencing the strongest growth in demand

India's data centre sector isn't fully sovereign as AI debate deepens

Soaring hardware investment masks deep platform dependence. True sovereignty requires moving beyond physical ownership to domestic control of technology

Deep-tech startup Atsuya named among top 20 in AI for All challenge

Founded in 2017, Atsuya Technologies works across sectors including manufacturing, retail, quick commerce, and oil and gas

Kerala to launch India's first graphene policy to become global tech hub

State unveils incentives, ₹200 cr innovation hub to attract investors

AI payments firm AvenuesAI net profit at ₹71.88 cr, revenue doubles

Infibeam Avenues, now AvenuesAI, posts 15% rise in Q3FY26 net profit as revenue from operations more than doubles to Rs 2,381 crore

After TDB, BIRAC announces first call for proposals under RDI fund

Biotechnology-focused fund manager invites startup applications under Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund

Limiting access to global technology could backfire on EU, warns Google

Google has warned that Europe's push to reduce reliance on foreign tech could slow innovation and growth, urging the EU to stay open to global digital tools while building its own capabilities

AI Impact Summit: Indigenous SLM, LLMs to take AI summit centre stage

Government to showcase homegrown large and small language models at five-day summit; Sarvam's LLM and funding for AI data centres may be announced